Marine Microalgae Single Species Feeds for Aquaculture
In contrast to traditional practice, we produce only whole-cell, whole food microalgae feeds and enrichment products from marine algae using proprietary processes. Maximum rotifer nutrition is achieved from intact whole microalgae cells which provide maximum nourishment to your fish.
Reed Mariculture’s inland aquaculture RAS farm produces microalgae and zooplankton for healthy, high-quality and economical production at your fish, bivalve & shrimp hatcheries.
- Phototrophically grown
- Highly-concentrated
- Whole-cell algae (non-viable but intact)
- Full nutritional value with no need to hydrate
- Biosecure, pathogen-free and clean
- Easy to use
- Always available
- The algae you want for hatchery success!
Reed Mariculture produces an assortment of whole-cell, whole food single species feeds for specific aquaculture applications. Instant Algae® products are used in hatcheries in 90 countries around the world for fish, shrimp, and shellfish larviculture, as well as public aquariums and hobbyist reef tanks.
Explore our Instant Algae Single Species products below...
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Single Species | Typical Cell Count (See Dry Weight vs Cell Count) |
Live Algae Equivalent | Type | Size in microns | Dry Weight | Shelf Life |
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Nanno 3600 Nannochloropsis |
68 billion/ml | 3600 liters @ 19 million cells/ml | Non-flagellated Yellow-Green Eustigmatophyceae | 1.5-2 | >18% | 12-14 weeks 2 years frozen |
Tetraselmis 3600 | 800 million/ml | 3600 liters @ 205 thousand cells/ml | Green Biflagellate Prasinophyceae | 12 | 18% | 12-14 weeks 2 years frozen |
Isochrysis 1800 | 4.1 billion/ml | 1800 liters @ 2.28 million cells/ml | Brown Biflagellate Prymnesiophyceae | 5 | 8% | 12-14 weeks Refrigerate Only |
Pavlova 1800 | 3.9 billion/ml | 1800 liters @ 2.17 million cells/ml | Brown Biflagellate Prymnesiophyceae | 4-7 | 8% | 12-14 weeks Refrigerate Only |
TP 1800 Thalassiosira pseudonana |
1.1 billion/ml | 1800 liters @ 2.25 million cells/ml | Diatom | 4.5 - 9 | 8% | 12-14 weeks Refrigerate Only |
TP 3000 Thalassiosira pseudonana |
2.1 billion cells/ml | 3300 Liters @ 0.6 million cells per ml | Diatom | 4.5 - 9 | 15% | 10 days |
TW 1800 Thalassiosira weissflogii |
425 million/ml | 1800 liters @ 0.27 million cells/ml | Unflagellated Diatom Coscinodiscophyceae | 5-20 | 8% | 12-14 weeks Refrigerate Only |
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PAV 1800™ Pavlova
Pav 1800™ is a refrigerated, whole-cell concentrate of Pavlova sp. microalgae. Pavlova, a small golden/brown flagellate similar to Isochrysis, is very high in DHA and carotenoids. (Strain: CCPM 459).

TET 3600™ Tetraselmis
Tet 3600™ is a frozen, whole-cell concentrate of Tetraselmis sp., a large green flagellate with a very high lipid level and natural amino acids that stimulate feeding in bivalves and larval shrimp. Strain: PLY 429

TP 1800™ Thalassiosira pseudonana
TP 1800 is a refrigerated, whole-cell concentrate of Thalassiosira pseudonana — a nutritionally balanced and very clean microalgae for all live stages from larvae to broodstock.
Effective for all life stages: first feeding, larvae, setting, spat and broodstock conditioning; produces increased growth and survival rates.

TP 3000 Thalassiosira pseudonana
15% dry weight Frozen formula
TP 3000 is a frozen, whole-cell concentrate of Thalassiosira pseudonana — a nutritionally balanced and very clean microalgae for all live stages from larvae to broodstock.

TW 1800 Thalassiosira weissflogii
Thalassiosira weissflogii is a large Diatom (6-20µm x 8-15µm) that is used in the shrimp and shellfish larviculture industry. This algae is considered by several hatcheries to be the single best algae for larval shrimp.

TW 2400 Thalassiosira weissflogii
12% dry weight Frozen formula
Thalassiosira weissflogii is a large diatom (6-20µm x 8-15µm) that is used in the shrimp and shellfish larviculture industry. This algae is considered by several hatcheries to be the single best algae for larval shrimp.

FRESH CHLORELLA V12
FRESH CHLORELLA V12 has been developed for Rotifer cultivation. Each cell of V12 contains vitamin B12 ensuring vital enrichment. It is produced in Japan and is a refrigerated product with a short shelf life.

SUPER-FRESH CHLORELLA V12, with DHA
SUPER FRESH CHLORELLA V12 contains higher amounts of Omega Fatty acid DHA than regular FRESH CHLORELLA V12. It is produced in Japan and is a refrigerated product with a short shelf life.
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